In the film business, dreams take work.navigating the current film business is more difficult than ever before. Rapidly changing technology and an overcrowded marketplace have led to an industry in which anyone can now make a film, but few can make a living.following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker justin mcconnell lifechanger, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit.featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries including guillermo del toro crimson peak, sid haig spider baby, barbara crampton re animator, mick garris the stand, dick miller matinee, tom holland fright night and george a. Romero the crazies, alongside a host of others not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.a warts and all exploration of what it takes to get a film made and released, clapboard jungle serves as a survival guide for the modern independent filmmaker and offers a fascinating insight into a side of the industry with which few are likely to be familiar.special edition contentshigh definition blu ray™ 1080p presentationoriginal lossless dts hd master audio 5.1 audiooptional english subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingoptional spanish and catalan subtitlesaudio commentary with director justin mcconnellcrew commentary with justin mcconnell, co producer darryl shaw, executive producer avi federgreen and editor associate producer kevin burkeguest commentary panel discussion with barbara crampton, richard stanley, john mcnaughton, gigi saul guerrero and adam masondeleted scenes with optional commentary by justin mcconnellfive hours of extended interviews, featuring anne marie gélinas, barbara crampton, brian trenchard smith, brian yuzna, charles band, corey moosa, dean cundey, dick miller, don mancini, frank henenlotter, gary sherman, george a. Romero, george mihalka, guillermo del toro, john mcnaughton, jon reiss, larry cohen, larry fessenden, lloyd kaufman, mette marie kongsved, michael biehn jennifer blanc biehn, mick garris, paul schrader, richard stanley, sam firstenberg, tom holland, tom savini and vincenzo natalitwo bonus documentaries from justin mcconnell, working class rock star 2008 and skull world 2013, both with optional commentary and new director introductions13 short films from justin mcconnell, all with optional commentary and new director introductiontrailers, promos, photo gallery and easter eggsreversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by ilan sheady